Tl* the contact owns a 1994 nissan altima. When the contact started the vehicle, released the emergency brake, and depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle accelerated backwards from the driveway, crossed the street, and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was illuminated prior to the failure. The contact sustained a sore back, which did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was damaged and towed out of the ditch to the contact's home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who duplicated the failure and kept the vehicle at the shop, attempting to diagnose the failure. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v150000 (air bags). The contact called baytown nissan at 844‑498‑4477 (located at 5445 I-10 east, baytown, tx 77521) and was informed that the part was no longer available. The contact called the manufacturer and was later called back from the finance department with a blue book offer of $150 in lieu of air bag repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the engine was replaced in 2018. The failure mileage was unknown.
1994 Nissan Altima acceleration problems
11 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Cables1
- Accelerator pedal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Altima acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Engine movement can be transmitted to the airflow meter/filter housing and support bracket, which is mounted in the engine air duct, causing the throttle cable housing to pull out of the cable guide. This may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position when the gas pedal is released.
- Risk
- If this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, loss of throttle control could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Nissan will reposition the throttle cable housing in the support bracket to provide additional slack for engine movement. A rubber stopper will be clamped to the cable to maintain the correct position for the cable at the support bracket. In addition, the throttle cable will be tested for pull out resistance from the guide in the event the cable was damaged. The throttle assembly will be replaced, if necessary.
Recall number 94V035000 · Recall details
What 1994 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving home from work and approaching us high way 1 and 9. My wife reported to me that our 94 nissan alt. All of sudden started to increase in speed. In full fear of her life. She step down on the brakes and pull up the emergency brakes and the car kept taking motor power and was not slowing down. As she approached the traffic signal at stop. She had to turn left to avoid an accident and shift the car into the parking gear to stop. So after I heard this I had my mech. Put new brakes on the car and take a look at the motor and I check for recall on line. This morning I took the carto the nissan dealer and explained what happen also telling them about the recall I had research on the internet and they refused to honor the recall wanting to bill me for a diagno. Test because my VIN number was not included in the recall nis 1994. This is a true story.
While driving in steady, constant-speed freeway traffic, the accelerator pedal mounting frame collapsed. Dealer inspection revealed that one of the frame flanges snapped. Nissan claims it is not a safety issue and has refused to assist customer.
The vehicle is experiencing sudden acceleration.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while driving in heavy traffic causing the consumer to hit 3 cars and was stopped only when I hit a truck, the manufacturer seems to think the accident occured due to an unsecured floor mat. Nlm
Throttle cable slipped out of the guide causing rapid deceleration. Fortunately my son was driving on a straight stretch of a paved rural road with light traffic. Had this occured as he was pulling on to the main highway or in heavy traffic at higher speeds it could have LED to an accident. There was a recall for this problem on altimas manufactured between june 1992 and february 1994. My car was built in september of 1993. The recall campaign is #94v035000. I contacted nissan and they advised me that this particular vehicle was not covered by the recall and that any repairs would have to be done at my expense.
I crashed into 3 cars and a truck because my car engine revvedand even with my foot firmly on the brake just went. Three times before my car "just went" but I was lucky and did not cause any kind of accident.
Coming to red light, stepped on brakes, vehicle took off suddenly, tried shifting, nothing happened to stop vehicle; rearended vehicle in front. Vehicle not at dealership. There was a recall on this model (94v‑035).
Driving the vehicle at a speed of 20mph, vehicle went into open throttle position, rmps unknown, impact 12:00 position.
Sudden acceleration, causing accident.
Questions about the 1994 Nissan Altima acceleration
Does the 1994 Nissan Altima have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the acceleration of the 1994 Nissan Altima, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Nissan Altima acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Nissan Altima acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 94V035000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Altima have the most acceleration problems?
The Nissan Altima model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2016 (65 complaints), 2009 (49 complaints) and 2012 (49 complaints).
Other 1994 Nissan Altima problems
Airbags 40Electrical 14Engine 13Suspension 7Fuel system 5Brakes 4Lights 3Tires 3Transmission 3Visibility 3Body 2Seat belts 2Wheels 2Seats 1Steering 1
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